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Duchess Potatoes Recipe

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Duchess Potatoes are elegant, creamy mashed potatoes piped into beautiful rosettes and baked to golden perfection. Made with buttery Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, Parmesan cheese, and egg yolks, they have a rich flavor and crispy edges, perfect as a sophisticated side dish for any special occasion or holiday meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes

Dairy & Butter

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings & Eggs

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large egg yolks

Garnish

  • Fresh chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Melt Butter and Warm Cream: While the potatoes cook, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and warm the heavy cream in another bowl in the microwave. Set both aside for later use.
  4. Drain and Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot over low heat. This helps evaporate extra moisture. Use a potato ricer or masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps.
  5. Mix Ingredients: Add two tablespoons of melted butter, warm heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well, then stir in the egg yolks until fully incorporated.
  6. Pipe Potato Rosettes: Transfer the potato mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small mounds or rosettes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart for even cooking.
  7. Brush with Butter and Bake: Brush the remaining melted butter gently over the potato rosettes. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the tops are slightly crispy.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped chives or parsley. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt on top. Serve immediately and enjoy the elegant side dish.

Notes

  • Using a potato ricer ensures perfectly smooth mashed potatoes ideal for piping.
  • Make sure to dry the potatoes well after boiling to prevent runny dough that won’t hold shape.
  • You can prepare the mashed potato mixture ahead of time and refrigerate; pipe and bake just before serving.
  • For extra crispiness, bake a few minutes longer, keeping an eye to avoid burning.
  • Substitute Parmesan cheese with Gruyère or another hard cheese for flavor variations.

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